Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - ANSWER Lateral
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - ANSWER Lateral
Which terms describe the
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Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - ANSWER Lateral
Which term describes the position of the fallopian tubes relative the uterus? - ANSWER Lateral
Which terms describe the position of the kidneys relative to the urinary bladder? - ANSWER Superior and lateral
Which level of organization is more complex than the brain? - ANSWER Nervous system
Which type of heart valve prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle? - ANSWER Aortic
Which structure covers the larynx during swallowing? - ANSWER Epiglottis
Which chamber of the heart does blood enter as it returns from the body? - ANSWER Right Atrium
Which structure collects blood from above the level of the diaphragm in the process of systemic circulation? - ANSWER Superior vena cava
Place the structures air would pass through when inhaled through the nose in order from first (1) to last (4). - ANSWER Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
Larynx
Which order represents air flow during nasal inhalation? - ANSWER Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea
Which structure do the left pulmonary veins drain into? - ANSWER Left atrium
Through which structure does deoxygenated blood enter the heart? - ANSWER Inferior vena cava
What describes oxygen concentration in external respiration? - ANSWER It is higher in the alveoli than in the pulmonary capillaries.
What are the two phases of pulmonary ventilation? - ANSWER Inspiration and expiration
What is the most common site of fertilization in the reproductive system? - ANSWER Fallopian tube
In which order does an unfertilized egg pass through the reproductive system? - ANSWER Fallopian tube, uterus, cervix, vagina
Which structure acts as a funnel for urine flowing out of the kidney? - ANSWER Renal pelvis
Which structure does the ureter receive urine from? - ANSWER Renal pelvis
Which renal process removes substances that are difficult to filter out? - ANSWER Secretion
Which structure carries the sperm from the testes to the prostate? - ANSWER Ductus deferens
What is the correct order of sperm transportation from testes to ejaculation? - ANSWER Epididymis, ductus deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra
Which two hormones does the corpus luteum secrete after ovulation? - ANSWER Estrogen and progesterone
Which hormonal change is required at the onset of puberty to trigger the process of spermatogenesis? - ANSWER Increase in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
A woman has increased levels of inhibin in her circulation. What would be an expected effect? - ANSWER Decreased follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid? - ANSWER Immune defense in the central nervous system
Which structure is connective tissue that protects the brain? - ANSWER Meninges
Which lobe is involved in planning and foresight? - ANSWER Frontal
What is the olfactory nerve's function? - ANSWER Smell sense
Which cranial nerve controls tongue movements? - ANSWER Hypoglossal nerve
Place the structures of the path the olfactory stimuli travels through the nervous system in order from first (1) to last (4). - ANSWER Olfactory receptor neurons
Olfactory bulb
Mitral Cells
Brain
Which structure acts as an auditory receptor in the cochlea? - ANSWER Hair cell
What is a neurostransmitter? - ANSWER A chemical signal that crosses a synapse
What triggers the release of the neurotransmitter at a chemical synapse? - ANSWER An action potential at the axon terminal
Which part of a neuron contains the nucleus? - ANSWER Soma
Which neurons send sensory information toward the central nervous system? - ANSWER Afferent neurons
Which area initially receives information about colors of objects? - ANSWER Occipital Lobe
Which structure changes shape to focus light onto the retina? - ANSWER Lens
Which structure is the "master gland" of the endocrine system? - ANSWER Hypothalamus
Which structure produces a substance used to digest and absorb lipids? - ANSWER Liver
Where are the majority of water and electrolytes absorbed in the digestive system? - ANSWER Small intestine
Where does protein digestion begin? - ANSWER Stomach
In which segment of the small intestine are the bile and pancreatic enzymes added in the digestive process? - ANSWER Duodenum
Match each organ with its main function in the digestive system. - ANSWER Liver - Produces the bile
Gallbladder - Stores and concentrates the bile
Small intestine - Absorbs most of the nutrients
Pancreas - Produces potent digestive enzymes
Which structure do ingested substances pass through to enter the duodenum? - ANSWER Pyloric sphincter
Which structure is located between the small intestine and the large intestine? - ANSWER Ileocecal valve
Where are drugs injected into the skin? - ANSWER Hypodermis
Match each bone or set of bones with its corresponding function. - ANSWER Frontal bone - Forms the forehaed and roof of the orbit
Occipital bone - Forms the base and back wall of the skull
Parietal bones - Forms most of the roof and lateral walls of the carnium
Temporal bones - Form the lower lateral walls and part of the floor of the cranium
Which layer of the skin is rich in keratin? - ANSWER Epidermis
What helps stabilize joints? - ANSWER Ligaments
Which cells form new bone material? - ANSWER Osteoblasts
What is a sarcomere? - ANSWER The basic contraction unit of a muscle fiber
What binds to troponin to allow actin and myosin to bind? - ANSWER Calcium
Which muscle is antagonistic to the action of the biceps brachii? - ANSWER Triceps brachii
Which muscle is the antagonist of the iliopsoas? - ANSWER Gluteus maximus
What is a characteristic of smooth muscles? - ANSWER They are responsible for bowel movement.
Where does hematopoiesis occur? - ANSWER Red bone marrow
Which structure collects lymph from the interstitial space? - ANSWER Lymphatic capillaries
Which structure removes damaged erythrocytes? - ANSWER Spleen
What sensory information does the pineal gland receive? - ANSWER Light
Where do T cells mature? - ANSWER Thymus
Which structure produces mineralocorticoids? - ANSWER Adrenal cortex
Due to a change in diet, a person has not consumed sufficient calcium for several weeks.
Which hormone would be increased in this person's blood? - ANSWER Parathyroid hormone
A person has become mildly dehydrated.
Which hormone will be secreted at increased rates? - ANSWER Vasopressin
Which hormone decreases urine output? - ANSWER Antidiuretic hormone
Which hormone results in decreased blood calcium? - ANSWER Calcitonin
Which hormone is released in response to a decrease in the blood glucose level? - ANSWER Glucagon
Which hormonal changes occur with menopause? - ANSWER Decreased estrogen and decreased progesterone
The anterior pituitary releases excess adrenocorticotropic hormone.
Which effect do you expect to see on other hormones? - ANSWER Increased cortisol, decreased corticotropin releasing hormone
What is lymph? - ANSWER Interstitial fluids that have entered the lymph vessels
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